Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Friona Chieftans (Friona, TX) and the visiting Dimmitt Bobcats (Dimmitt, TX), saw Friona's basketball squad hold off Dimmitt by a tally of 40-39.

With the victory, Friona improves its record to 6-12 on the campaign. The Chieftans travel to Brownfield (Brownfield, TX) to confront the Cubs in a 3A Region I District 3 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Cubs come into the challenge with a record of 8-13. Brownfield won 31-26 in their recent league challenge against Lamesa (Lamesa, TX)

Next up, the Bobcats confront the Muleshoe Mules (Muleshoe, TX) in a 3A Region I District 3 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Dimmitt will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Mules come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 51-49 league loss to Denver City (Denver City, TX).